(KOH) – If you’re downtown tonight, you might notice that the world-famous Reno arch has been turned off. It’s going dark tonight starting at about 8:30 p.m. – part of the City of Reno’s celebration of Earth Hour, demonstrating the city’s commitment to the planet. In addition to the arch, the Space Whale art sculpture…… MORE
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Two Suspects At Large After Computer Store Break-In
KOH – The Sparks Police Department is looking for a pair of suspects who broke into a local business early Friday, March 23, 2018. The crime happened at PC Service Center at 1257 Baring Blvd. Police say the two suspects were successful in stealing a large amount of merchandise from the computer repair store. The suspects…… MORE
WCSD Backs Off on Student Punished for Offending Congressional Staffer
The Washoe County School District has issued a statement about the McQueen student who was suspended, after congressman Mark Amodei’s office complained that he had used profane language, while advocating for school safety. The district says: Mindful of its fiscal responsibilities to local taxpayers and in order to ensure that WCSD resources are spent on…… MORE
Senator Heller Will Fight For Bumpstock Ban
Senator Dean Heller is applauding the Department of Justice for issuing a proposed rule that will ban bump stocks, a device used by the Las Vegas gunman, following a mandatory comment period. The proposed rule will clarify that bump stocks fall within the definition of “machinegun” under federal law and thus are prohibited. Once published…… MORE
Carson City Seeks Road Rage Suspects
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a woman involved in what appears to be a road rage dispute. About 5:30PM March 13th deputies were called to the 200 block of East Musser Street for a report shots fired. Deputies found two areas of broken glass, and evidence showing more…… MORE
Squatters May be to Blame For Early Morning House Fire
The Reno Fire Department knocked down a house fire on East 7th Street near Sutro Street early Friday morning. The fire was reported just before 4 a.m. When crews arrived on scene they say no one was in the home. Fire investigators say the house was boarded up because it’s scheduled to be demolished. They suspect…… MORE
Four People Rescued After Avalanche on Mt Rose
Four people were rescued after an avalanche on Mt. Rose that occurred just before 10 o’clock Thursday morning. According to the Department of Transportation, continual snow throughout the morning on top of unstable snow created the perfect conditions for an avalanche to occur. The one vehicle that was caught was partially buried. All people were…… MORE
Reno Fire And NV Energy Investigating Possible Gas Explosion
The Reno Fire Department and NV Energy are investigating a possible gas explosion in the area of Sixth Street and Eureka Avenue east of downtown Reno. Crews responded to a possible fire in the area near Wells Avenue and south of Interstate 80. When they arrived it was determined there may have been an explosion…… MORE
Two California Men Convicted in Reno Robbery Could Face 20 Years
Two Santa Rosa, California men face more than 20 years in prison after a federal jury found them guilty Thursday of robbing a 7-Eleven on South McCarran Blvd in November of 2016. The federal jury found 27-year-old Connor Timothy Woods, and 31 year old Michael Miller, guilty of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery,…… MORE
Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Suspect After Brief Chase
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in Silver Springs Thursday afternoon after a brief pursuit. Joshua Adcock has a warrant for his arrest for failing to appear on charges of possession of a stolen property, and he ran from deputies when they spotted him in Silver Springs. The sheriff’s office set up a…… MORE
